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'''Dimrost''', also known as '''Nen Girith''', was a cascading waterfall on the stream of [[Celebros]], where it flowed down to meet the River [[Taeglin]] on the borders of [[Brethil]].<ref>{{CH|A2M}}</ref> The falls raised a fine spray into the air, from which they took their name, which means "Rainy Stair". Above Dimrost, the [[Men]] of [[Brethil]] had constructed a wooden bridge to cross the Celebros. | |||
'''Dimrost''' was a cascading waterfall on the stream of [[Celebros]], where it flowed down to meet the River [[Taeglin]] on the borders of [[Brethil]].<ref>{{CH|A2M}}</ref> The falls raised a fine spray into the air, from which they took their name, which means "Rainy Stair". Above Dimrost, the [[Men]] of [[Brethil]] had constructed a wooden bridge to cross the Celebros. | |||
From the bridge, a wide view could be seen, showing the Ravines of | From the bridge, a wide view could be seen, showing the [[Ravines of Taeglin]] two miles distant.<ref name="Narn">{{UT|Narn}}, ''Nienor in Brethil''</ref> | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
When [[Níniel]] was first brought to Brethil, when she saw that view from the bridge, she started shivering uncontrollably - so much so that the name of Dimrost was changed to '' | When [[Nienor|Níniel]] was first brought to Brethil, when she saw that view from the bridge, she started shivering uncontrollably - so much so that the name of Dimrost was changed to ''Nen Girith'', the "Shuddering Water".<ref name="Narn"/> It was only later that the cause of her fear was discovered: the Ravines she had seen from the bridge would be the place of her tragic death.<ref>{{CH|17}}</ref> | ||
==Etymology== | |||
Nen Girith is [[Sindarin]] from ''[[dim]]'' "stair" and ''[[rost]]'' "rain". | |||
{{references}} | {{references}} | ||
[[Category:Beleriand]] | |||
[[Category:Falls]] | [[Category:Falls]] | ||
[[de:Dimrost]] | [[de:Dimrost]] | ||
[[fi:Dimrost]] | [[fi:Dimrost]] | ||
Revision as of 08:10, 11 February 2018
| Dimrost | |
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| Waterfall | |
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| Other names | Nen Girith |
| Location | River Celebros in Brethil |
| Type | Waterfall |
| Description | Fine-spraying waterfall, crossed by a wooden bridge |
Dimrost, also known as Nen Girith, was a cascading waterfall on the stream of Celebros, where it flowed down to meet the River Taeglin on the borders of Brethil.[1] The falls raised a fine spray into the air, from which they took their name, which means "Rainy Stair". Above Dimrost, the Men of Brethil had constructed a wooden bridge to cross the Celebros.
From the bridge, a wide view could be seen, showing the Ravines of Taeglin two miles distant.[2]
History
When Níniel was first brought to Brethil, when she saw that view from the bridge, she started shivering uncontrollably - so much so that the name of Dimrost was changed to Nen Girith, the "Shuddering Water".[2] It was only later that the cause of her fear was discovered: the Ravines she had seen from the bridge would be the place of her tragic death.[3]
Etymology
Nen Girith is Sindarin from dim "stair" and rost "rain".
References
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Children of Húrin, "Appendix 2: The Composition of the Text", [Map of Brethil]
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), Unfinished Tales, "Narn i Hîn Húrin (The Tale of the Children of Húrin)", Nienor in Brethil
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Children of Húrin, "The Death of Glaurung"
